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leading light

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /


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But for now, Nebius is the leading light.

From Barron's Mar. 31, 2026

But after settling in Manhattan in 1918, she quickly became a leading light in American modernism—and fell in love with skyscrapers.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 8, 2025

That’s underscored by Bapcor signaling it has lost market share in its Trade business, which was previously the leading light among its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 22, 2025

Colleagues of Birmingham Royal Ballet's former chief executive Caroline Miller have paid tribute following her death, describing her as a "leading light" who displayed "unbridled enthusiasm, dedication and loyalty".

From BBC Dec. 16, 2024

And Boyle was a leading light in establishing the scientific method in England.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin



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